A section of Ngong Forest near Karinde, was on fire.Sources indicate that the fire was contained after starting on Wednesday Evening.
Mt Kenya and Aberdare national parks were earlier on in the month on fire where at least 100,000 and 700 hectares of vegetation, respectively, were destroyed.
Kenya Wildlife Service Chief Warden Bajila Kofa said the fire at the Aberdares was caused by honey gatherers and community activities, with residents burning grass to kill ticks.
Almost a month gone,the cause of fire at Mt Kenya is yet to be established.
Meanwhile, Â the Parliamentary Environment and Natural Resources committee led by Kareke Mbiuki called for strict measures to keep intruders out of forests.
While noting this damage and the deaths of many small animals, Mr Mbiuki termed the fires a big threat to the two ecosystems, the country’s main water towers. He also noted their effects on food security.
While over the years most fires have been contained in good time, this year the damage has been growing by the minute for the past one week.